#169: Pall cast on Durata ICD lead as FDA document made public; "holistic" analysis shows domino effect of TAVI risk factors; CT coronary angiography identifies significant plaques in "normal" arteries; major bleeds with warfarin in AF are often fatal;

Nov 30, 2012 00:00 EST

For the week ending November 30, 2012 we discuss the following top cardiology news from heartwire:

• Pall cast on Durata ICD lead as FDA document made public
• "Holistic" analysis shows domino effect of TAVI risk factors
• CT coronary angiography identifies significant plaques in "normal" arteries
• Major bleeds with warfarin in AF are often fatal
• Low serum magnesium linked with AF

 

And also, in brief:

• Cost to save one athlete's life with ECG screening? More than $10 million
• Most high-risk CV devices approved without tests vs standard care
• Job loss has same MI risk as smoking/diabetes

 

Join us for a comprehensive review of this week's most important cardiology news.